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THE MIZORAM POST AIZAWL SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021 SPORTS 3 JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Indian AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC grapplers return with a rich haul of medals coach optimistic despite big ULFA / RUSSIA, AUG 21 Ravinder was the lone Indian to In a first, Indian girls finished make it to the final only to lose challenge ahead third in the Junior World Iranian rival Rahman MALE (MALDIVES), AUG 21 (AGENCIES) because this is our third game (including the Wrestling Championships in Amouzadkhalili 9-3. Ravinder Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli has said play-off against Club Eagles of Maldives on Ulfa, Russia. beat Levik Mikayelyan of that overcoming Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings August 15). Our plan will be to maybe go USA 143 points, Russia 134 Armenia 12-2 in the semifinals. in their AFC Cup Group D South Zone game later backwards a bit and create space behind them points, India 134 points, Belarus Yash (74kg), Gourav on Saturday would take a lot of effort from his side to score goals and create chances," he said. 96 points and Turkey 92 points Baliyan (79kg), Pruthviraj Patil as the rival concede very few goals. Even if Bengaluru FC manage to beat the were the top five finishers in (92kg), Deepak (97kg), "We're up against a team from Bangladesh that Kings, there is a possibility they may not points standing. Anirudh (125kg) utilized the scored 55 goals in the League (Bangladesh advance to the next round (inter-zone Indian girls won five medals full use of the repechage round Premier League earlier this month). They semifinal). ATK Mohun Bagan are also in action including three silver medals. and went on to win bronze conceded only nine goals in the League, and won against Maziya Sports & Recreation later on Sanju Devi looked medals.Wrestling pundits were their first (AFC Cup) group game (in Maldives) Saturday and if the Mariners win the game, it exhausted and settled for silver dismayed as none of the Indians 2-0. They score a lot of goals and have a strong would signal Bengaluru FC's exit from the as she was thrashed by hosts could make an impact in the defence, are compact at the back and counter competition since -- as per the tournament Alina Kasabieva 0-10 in the gold 57,65 and 86 weight categories very well," said Pezzaiuoli. regulations -- they can't finish above Antonio medal match of women’s for which Indians are strong The Bashundhara Kings, under Oscar Lopez Habas' men having lost their opener freestyle 62kg category. In the and even qualified for the Bruzon, are high on confidence having sealed against them. semifinals, Devi beat her recent Tokyo Olympics. the 2021 Bangladesh Premier League earlier Pezzaiuoli, however, is not thinking too opponent Soltanova of “Even now I train with the Bipasha in 76kg category too injury default (knee injury) lost Iran 178 points, Russia 142 this month. They beat Maldives' Maziya Sports much about what may happen on Saturday. "In Azerbaijan by 8-5 in a bout girls only at the training camps, won a silver medal each. En the bronze medal to Russia’s points, USA 129 points, & Recreation 2-0 in their AFC Cup group football and in life, we cannot be negative. The which saw the Indian grappler back home I still train with the route to the gold medal match, Mariam Guseinova. Azerbaijan 122 points and opener on August 18. opponents are fit, and have been playing clawing back in style to win the boys,” Devi said and added when Bipasha defeated Dilnaz Meanwhile, the boys won six India 101 points were the top Pezzaiuoli, whose team lost their opener 2- (regularly because of the ongoing league in final spot. she reached the training hall for Mulkinova of Kazakhstan 6-3 – one silver and five bronze five finishers in point standings. 0 against fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side Bangladesh). Some leagues are in action, some “There were only the boys. the first time, there were no girls and Odbag Ulzibat of Mongolia medals.In the men’s freestyle, In the previous 2019 edition ATK Mohun Bagan, understands what awaits are not at present (like the ISL). It was a bit strange to train with wrestling. 9-4. India finished sixth among 12 at Tallinn, Estonia, India won them later on Saturday but insists Bengaluru "We have worked hard in training, and have the boys,” Devi, 20 told Bhateri lost to Irina Ringaci Simran (50kg) and Sito countries in medals tally and one gold and two bronze FC have a plan in place to counter the in-form focused on certain things. We want to better our UWW.org how her brother of Moldova 2-12 in the final of (55kg) won bronze medals. In fifth among points table. medals and were 11th among Bangladeshi club. free-kicks and corners, and create better introduced her to wrestling. women’s 65kg category and the 72kg category, Saneh via In the 61kg category, 25 nations. "We might have to change things a little bit chances and finish them," he said. Chennaiyin FC sign Polish Punjab Kings rope in Australian striker Lukasz Gikiewicz Lahiri makes the cut at Northern pace sensation Nathan Ellis for IPL DUBAI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) ablaze as he became the first CHENNAI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) he played a crucial role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) side bowler ever to pick up a hat-trick Two-time Indian Super League club's second league title in Trust golf; in tied 36th place Punjab Kings on Saturday roped on international debut. Ellis (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC 2011/12 and also helped them in Australian pace bowling claimed figures of 3/34 on debut (CFC) have signed Polish striker lift the Polish Super Cup the next JERSEY CITY (NEW JERSEY), AUG 21 shot two or three better, and today's sensation Nathan Ellis for the against Bangladesh in August, Lukasz Gikiewicz on a one-year year. After beginning his (AGENCIES) conditions were absolutely ideal and remainder of the 2021 IPL season 2021," the statement said.Ellis deal ahead of the upcoming professional career 13 years ago India's Anirban Lahiri carded a second the golf course was right there. beginning in the UAE on was also recently named in the season. with Polish club Olimpia Elblag, successive 2-under 69 to safely make "I got off to a good start and in the September 19.It caps off a reserves squad for Australia for The centre-forward is the Lukasz, now 33, has also played the weekend rounds of The Northern middle part of the round, I didn't take whirlwind 48 hours for the 26- the T20 World Cup.Ellis was one fifth foreign signing for CFC. in Cyrpus, Bulgaria and Trust here but the golfer would know the opportunities that were in front of year-old, who was named as a of the standout performers of the Lukasz, whose 200-plus Romania. that he needs a better showing to me. I've been playing well and just travelling reserve in Australia's 2021 Big Bash League. He was club appearances so far have 49 "I am very happy to join the progress into next week's BMW haven't quite haven't made as many squad for the Men's T20 World the leading wicket-taker for his goals and 21 assists to show for, club. My aim is to immediately Championship in the FedExCup putts as I need."Lahiri did deliver some Cup on Thursday (August 19).It franchise Hobart Hurricanes, will be eager to make his mark help the team in getting a third Playoffs. early sparks with conversions of 18 feet had been widely reported that accounting for 20 wickets in just in his debut campaign in India's ISL title. The fans deserve it and After starting strongly on Friday and 13 feet for gains on the fourth and Ellis was being pursued by three 14 games. He played all games premier football league. so does the club that has won with three successive birdies on his fifth holes, before tapping in from close IPL franchises for the Dubai leg for the franchise this season and Lukasz has also played in the league two times already," front nine at the Liberty National Golf range a third successive birdie on the of the cash-rich tournament. almost got them to the knockout other Asian countries such as Lukasz told the club media team. Club, the 34-year-old Indian suffered par 5 sixth. The Indian fought hard to A statement issued by Punjab stages. Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, "Lukasz is a team player with bogeys on 14 and 15 before bouncing find his range with his iron play which Kings late on Friday said on their "Ellis gained a reputation for Thailand and Bahrain. He had good experience and a great back with a birdie at the next hole to subsequently left him fighting for pars website, "Punjab Kings being a genuine wicket-taker for finished top scorer of the 2017/ personality. I believe he will help conclude his day in tied 36th place. think it caught up with me towards the coming in. announced a new addition to his franchise, with an impressive 18 Jordanian Pro League while the team in many aspects, Lahiri requires at least a top-10 end a little bit," said Lahiri, who found "I've put myself in a good position their roster, roping in new bowling average of just over 22. playing for Al-Faisaly Amman.